University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Kennedy School Offers Contingency Plans for U.S. Military Applicants
Active-duty service members can defer admissions or have their applications considered at peer institutions.
Lieber named University Professor
The pioneering chemist of bio-compatible transistors and other nanoscale wonders receives Harvard’s highest faculty honor.
What Might Be Next For Café Algiers?
Another independent business has been forced to leave the Square.
by Oset Babür
S. Allen Counter Has Died
The director of the Harvard Foundation passed away after a brief illness.
Harvard to Ban Final Clubs Outright?
Membership in any and all unrecognized student social organizations would be prohibited.
Harvard presidential search under way
The Corporation’s senior fellow invites ideas in the search for Drew Faust’s successor.
NLRB Orders a New Union Election
Harvard will appeal the ruling to the national board.
Harvard Graduate of School of Design opens renovated Wimbledon House in London
The Graduate of School of Design opens its renovated Wimbledon House.
by Olivia Munk
An Art Installation in Allston
The “WE ALL” art installation aims to foster connections between Harvard and Allston.
by Alisha Ukani
Harvard President Faust stepping down 2018
An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.
Library of Congress names Harvard alumna Tracy K. Smith as new Poet Laureate
The announcement comes at a busy time for the writer, who is at work on two operas and will soon publish her fifth verse collection, Wade in the Water.